Analysis in Qualitative Research
- Hennie R Boeije - University of Utrecht, Netherlands
The author sets out an easy-to-use model for coding data in order to break it down into parts, and then to reassemble it to create a meaningful picture of the phenomenon under study. Full of useful advice, the book guides the reader through the last difficult integrating phase of qualitative analysis including diagramming, memoing, thinking aloud, and using one's feelings, and how to incorporate the use of software where appropriate.
Ideal for third year undergraduate students, master students, postgraduates and anybody beginning a research project, the book includes examples covering a wide range of subjects - making the book useful for students across the social science disciplines.
Hennie Boeije is currently an Associate Professor with the Department of Methodology and Statistics of the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences at Utrecht University, The Netherlands.
It's a very clear book and close to the research practice. The focus is on analysis, but - adding texts on datacollection - it can be used for a course on 'qualitative research' in general.
A much needed text in action research, well-written, approachable and concise. It deals deals with the topic thoroughly and in a very engaging manner with examples and exercises presented throughout.
Excellant companion for any reseracher engaged in qualitative data analysis. The books provides detailed practical information about data analysis in every chapter with addition information provded in a 'fequently asked question' boxes. The chapter on coding is excellent and the examples provided make this complex process tansparent and self explanatory.
